Christchurch Afternoon

The Christchurch Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is located at Jellie Park in Burnside. The TRYathlon will begin with the swim leg in the heated outdoor pool at the Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre. The pool is 50m in length, with a depth of 1.1m in the shallow end and 1.5m in the deep end. The Transition area is located on the field outside of the pool complex. The bike leg is around the streets surrounding Jellie Park, and the run leg is around Jellie Park itself.

Date

Afternoon of Sunday, 23 February 2020

Location

Jellie Park, Burnside, Christchurch

Entry Age

Entry is open to all 6 to 15 year olds.

(Based on age on event day)

Entry Options

Splash&Dash 6 years
Individual TRYathlon 7 – 15 years
Junior Team 7 – 10 years
Senior Team 11- 15 years

Both team members must meet age requirements.

Teams can be mixed gender (i.e boy / girl)

One team member completes the swim, one team member completes the cycle and both complete the run.

Event Distances

Individual

Age Group

Swim

Cycle

Run

6 years:

50m

–

1.5km

7 years:

50m

4km

1.5km

8-10 years

100m

4km

1.5km

11-15 years

150m

8km

1.5km

Teams

Age Group

Swim

Cycle

Run

Junior Team of Two (7 years):

50m

4km

1.5km

Junior Team of Two (8-10 years):

100m

4km

1.5km

Senior Team of Two (11-15 years):

150m

8km

1.5km

Entry Fees

Entry fees vary based on the date you enter.
Early Bird, Online and Multiple event discounts are available.On the Day entries are available unless the event sells out prior.

A postage fee will apply to receive your TRYathlete Kit in advance of the event. You can waive this fee and pick your pack up on, or the day before the event day.

All TRYathletes are eligible for spot prizes (must attend prizegiving).

Key Dates

Early Bird Discount Closes: midnight on Sunday 2 February 2020

Online Entry Closes: midnight on Wednesday 19 February 2020

Entries received by Sunday 2 February will get the option to get their TRYathlete Kit delivered at a cost.

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE (provisional)

Time

Activity

1:15 PM

Event site opens

1:15 PM

Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition open

1:30 PM

Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition close

1:45 PM

Event Briefing at the stage container

2:00 PM

TRYathlon begins

2:10 PM

Teams Briefing at Transition

4:30 PM

Prize Giving (Prize giving start time is approximate)

5:00 PM

Event finishes and Transition opens for equipment collection (Event finishing time is approximate)

NB: Start timings by age will be confirmed prior to event.

School Groups

Schools can register their school and create a School Group.
A School Group provides a number of benefits including a school photo, the chance to win awesome prizes for your school. If the school coordinator has selected the option for students’ TRYathlete Kits to be delivered to the school address, participants may select this option for a discounted shipping fee of $2.00 when entering prior to 29 January, 2020. For more details click here.

Upon entering, link to your School Group by searching for your Schools name. If it doesn’t exist, ask your school coordinator to create one.

Nearby Events

What is the SPLASH & DASH?

Specially designed for 6 year old Kiwi kids, the Splash & Dash will see our budding TRYathlete’s complete a 50m pool swim followed by a 1500m run around Jellie Park, before crossing the finish line to receive their champion’s medal from one of New Zealand’s’ top sporting stars.

The Splash & Dash is the perfect preparation for the full TRYathlon.

Spaces are strictly limited so make sure you enter today. Participants must be 6 years old on the day of the event to be eligible to participate.

The course:

Swim: The swim is 50m long. Kickboards will be available and there will be lifeguards in the water at all times. Children will be able to touch the bottom and stand-up and during the swim.

Transition: On completing the swim they will then run into the Transition area, change into their shoes, towel and their Weet-Bix event T-Shirt (which you would have laid out for them prior to the event starting) Our Haier Help team will be on hand in the transition area to assist them getting changed and tying their shoelaces. Parents will also be able to run alongside their children from the swim and into the transition area where they can assist them getting changed.

Run: The children will then complete the 1500 run, on their own, to complete the Splash & Dash, and receive their champions medal. Parents will be able to wait at the finish line to cheer them on.

Distances:

Christchurch Get Ready Guide

To help get you TRYathlon ready check out our Get Ready Guide. It includes training and nutrition tips, training plans, how to set goals as well as what to expect on the day.

TRYathlete Kit

A postage fee will apply to receive your TRYathlete Kit in advance of the event. You can waive this fee and pick your pack up on, or the day before the event day.

TRYathlete Kit delivery dates are based on the date you entered the TRYathlon:

TRYathlete Kit Delivery

Entries Received By

Delivery Date

Advanced November Delivery

6 Nov 2019

Late November, 2019

Advanced January Delivery

8 Jan 2020

Late January, 2020

Standard Delivery

2 Feb 2020

Approx. 6 Days before event

If you need to change the size of your t-shirt, have the incorrect swim cap or something is missing then please come to the Pack Pick Up tent (the blue Weet-Bix) on the event day.

Each TRYathlete will receive their own TRYathlete kit. You will need this to complete the TRYathlon. It includes the following:

What You Will Need

On the day of the TRYathlon you will need to bring the following:

To Leave In Transition (Except Team Swimmers)

Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front. (Except Team Cyclists who’ll be wearing it)

Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars.

Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg.

Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.

Shorts to cycle and run in.

Drink bottle.

Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).

A box or something similar to put all your things in next to your bike.

Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.

To Keep With You (Except Team Cyclists)

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.

Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.

Swimming goggles (optional).

Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be left with your bike in Transition.

Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be left with your bike in Transition.

Sun cream and a hat.

20% -Off Aqualine Goggles

If you need new goggles then head to www.aqualineswim.co.nz. Use the coupon code SWKT at the checkout before Tuesday 30 April 2019 and you will receive 20% off! Terms & conditions apply.

“HOW TO” VIDEOS WITH WEET-BIX GIRL & WEET-BIX GUY

To help familiarise yourself with what happens at the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon on event day check out our helpful “How To” videos. Videos include how to Check In, the TRYathlon start, how to transition, as well as what to do during the swim, bike and run legs.

Training Tips

It’s a good idea to do some training before the TRYathlon. Following a simple training plan will make sure that when the event day comes around you are well prepared and able to enjoy the buzz of the TRYathlon.

Get Your Bike & Helmet Checked

Your bike needs to be kept in good condition. If you are entering the TRYathlon it’s a good idea (and we strongly recommend) you get your bike and helmet checked prior to the event.

Event Day Guide

Download our Event Day Guide – a step by step guide to the TRYathlon. It includes the event schedule, maps, TRYathlete checklist, event distances and much more.

Christchurch Afternoon TRYathlon Event Day Schedule

Time

Activity

12:45 PM

Event site opens

12:45 PM

Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition open

1:30 PM

Pack Pick Up Tent, Check-In and Transition close

1:45 PM

Event Briefing at the stage container

2:15 PM

TRYathlon begins

2:35 PM

Teams Briefing at Transition

4:40 PM

Prize Giving (Prize giving start time is approximate)

4:55 PM

Event finishes and Transition opens for equipment collection (Event finishing time is approximate)

Arriving at the TRYathlon

The TRYathlon opens at 12:45pm. You need to be checked in and have your gear set up in transition by 1:30pm. Please allow enough time to find a car park, walk to the venue, check in and set up in transition.

What to do when you arrive

If you have entered and have your TRYathlete Kit:
When you arrive, head straight to Transition Check In (look for the large blue inflatable archway) with your bib number written on the front of your right shin and right forearm, and have your bib number sticker ready to be scanned by one of our friendly Help Team members.

If you have entered but;
a. you need to collect your TRYathlete Kit or
b. you need to change your entry details or
c. you need to change your t-shirt size
Please proceed to the Pack Pick Up Tent (Blue Weet-Bix marquee located in the event village)

If you have not entered:
Please proceed to the On the Day Entry Tent (Blue Weet-Bix marquee located in the event village)

What You Will Need

On the day of the TRYathlon you will need to bring the following:

To Leave In Transition (Except Team Swimmers)

Official event participant shirt with bib number sticker on the front. (Except Team Cyclists who’ll be wearing it)

Bike with bib number sticker attached to the handle bars.

Helmet with bib number sticker attached to the front. Helmets are compulsory for the bike leg.

Closed in running shoes and socks. Shoes are compulsory for both the bike and run legs.

Shorts to cycle and run in.

Drink bottle.

Any medication you may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma inhaler).

A box or something similar to put all your things in next to your bike.

Some way of identifying your bike in the Transition Area. Something bright is a good idea.

To Keep With You (Except Team Cyclists)

Swimming togs. It’s a good idea to come to the event wearing your togs so that you are ready to go.

Swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and will match the colour of your bib sticker.

Swimming goggles (optional).

Something warm to wear until you start the swim. Please note, this cannot be your official event participant shirt as you are required to wear this for the cycle and run leg so it needs to be left with your bike in Transition.

Shoes to wear until you start the swim. Please note, these cannot be your closed in running shoes as you are required to wear these for the cycle and run leg so they need to be left with your bike in Transition.

NB: One team member completes the swim, one team member completes the cycle and both complete the run.

Prize Giving

Prize Giving will commence once all TRYathletes have completed the TRYathlon. Participants must be at Prize Giving to claim their prize.

Bike Release

The Transition area will be opened for the general removal of bikes at the conclusion of the Prize Giving.
However, for those wishing to leave the event early, there will be a controlled release of bikes from Transition, once the final participant has leaves Transition to start their run leg. This will be approximately 10 minutes prior to start of Prize Giving.

Event & Weather Updates

Please check the Christchurch Afternoon Facebook event page and listen to The Hits before leaving home for any event updates. If the weather is not looking great it is very unlikely that the TRYathlon will be cancelled. However, the course may be altered to suit conditions.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THE Hastings TRYATHLON

This year we are asking you to complete two surveys.

The first survey is about your child and their experience of the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon – from your perspective as a parent or guardian. If you had more than one child take part in this year’s event, we ask that you answer the questions in relation to one child in particular. You can take the survey again if you’d like to provide answers for another child.

The second survey is about the TRYathlon in general and your experiences and how we can improve the TRYathlon for next year.

At the end of each survey you can enter into the prize draw to WIN one of 2 x $50 Sanitarium product vouchers and an entry to the 2019/20 Sanitarium Weet-Bix TRYathlon series*. Completing both surveys means you get two entries into the prize draw.

Order Your Event Photos

Official event photos can be purchased before or after your TRYathlon from our official event photographers Supersport Images as an Electronic Downloadable Photo SuperPack. Supersport Images will have photographers on course, capturing your child in action during the swim, cycle, run and at the ‘champions zone’

Offer includes 2x full resolution digital versions of all your identified images captured at your TRYathlon for you to download.

Collection 1: All images supplied with the official “2020 Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon” border.

Collection 2: All images supplied with no border artwork.

Plus a Social Media Pack for sharing via social media.

PRE-EVENT DISCOUNT

Pre-purchase the Digital Photo Superpack from Supersport Images now, for only $18.90 per participant (total value $55.80) and save over 50%!

Purchase your Digital Photo SuperPack when you enter for only $18.90
Already entered? You can still purchase the Digital Photo SuperPack for only $18.90. Simply follow the steps below:

OnlineClick here and submit your email address to receive a unique URL to access your existing registration. Once on your registration summary page, simply scroll down to the Financial Summary and click the green Add Optional Items button.
Registration access email links are valid for 20 minutes, but you can request a new access link at any time.

Contact Our Customer Services
Contact our friendly Customer Services team on 0800 9338 249 or send them an email at tryathlon@sanitarium.co.nz and they can add a photo order to your entry.

“Enjoys the challenge and is something that is achievable for sports minded children.”

Louise (Parent) 2014/2015 Christchurch Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

“She was so nervous and told me she couldn’t do it but then she completed every leg of the TRYathlon and was buzzing afterwards.”

Jessica (Parent) 2014/2015 Christchurch Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

“He likes to set a challenge for himself and see them through.”

Christina (Parent) 2014/2015 Christchurch Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

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Also, keep an eye out for the ‘Haier Help’ Volunteer Team on event day – they’re the everyday heroes on the event course, there to help and keep things moving smoothly throughout the day.

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